Swine
SDSU students awarded Master Pork Producers scholarships
February 25, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the five SDSU students who received South Dakota Master Pork Producers Association scholarships on Jan. 14, 2026, during the 57th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls.
2025 Master Pork Producers announced
February 23, 2026
Four South Dakota pork producers were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to the state’s swine industry.
The Healthy Swine Herd Series
Series of publications to keep your swine herd healthy
Registration open for 2026-2027 SowBridge educational webinars
January 27, 2026
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 educational SowBridge webinar series, which starts on Feb. 4, 2026.
Register now for 2025 Swine Day with SDSU Extension
October 17, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension invites swine producers and industry members to attend SDSU Swine Day on Nov. 4, 2025, in Brookings.
SDSU Extension hosting 2025 Swine Summit for youth
March 18, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to host the 2025 South Dakota Swine Summit on June 12, 2025, on the SDSU campus in Brookings.
SDSU Extension welcomes new swine specialist
March 11, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Rafe Royall as a new assistant professor and SDSU Extension Swine Specialist.
SDSU Extension welcomes new swine field specialist
March 11, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Kaylyn Rudy as the new SDSU Extension Swine Field Specialist.
Can Pork Producers Rely on Antibiotic-Use-Based Product Differentiation To Be Competitive?
Do consumers prefer meat produced with the minimal use of antibiotics compared to meat produced with standard antibiotic use? The following study investigates this question in-depth for South Dakota pork producers.
Water Usage Increased by Dietary Phytase Incorporation in Growing and Finishing Swine
Total water usage is an important consideration in sustainable pork production. Recent research at the SDSU investigated water usage of growing and finishing pigs fed diets without or with phytase included in the diet.